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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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