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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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