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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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