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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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