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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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