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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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