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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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