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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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