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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. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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