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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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