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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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