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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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