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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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