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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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