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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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