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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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