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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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