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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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