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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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