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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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