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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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