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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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