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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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