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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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