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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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