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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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