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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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