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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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