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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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