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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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