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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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