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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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