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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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