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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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