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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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