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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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