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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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