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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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