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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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