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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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