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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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