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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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