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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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