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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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