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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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