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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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