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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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