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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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