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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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