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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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