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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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