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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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