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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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