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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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