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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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