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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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