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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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