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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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