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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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