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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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