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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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