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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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