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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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