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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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