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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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