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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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