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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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