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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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