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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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