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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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