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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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