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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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