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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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