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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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