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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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