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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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