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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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