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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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