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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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