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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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