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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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