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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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