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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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