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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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