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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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