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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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