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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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