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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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