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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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