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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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