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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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