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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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