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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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