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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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