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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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