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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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