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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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