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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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