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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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