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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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