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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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