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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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