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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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