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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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