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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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