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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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