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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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