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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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