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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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