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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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