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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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