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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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