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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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