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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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