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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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