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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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