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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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