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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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