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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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