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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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