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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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