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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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