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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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