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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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