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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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