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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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