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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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