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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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