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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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