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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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