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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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