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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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