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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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