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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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