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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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