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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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