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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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