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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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