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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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