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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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