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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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