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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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