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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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