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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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