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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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