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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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