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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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