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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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