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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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