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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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