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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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