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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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