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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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