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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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