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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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