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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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