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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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