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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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