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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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