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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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