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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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