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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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