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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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