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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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