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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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