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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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