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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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