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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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