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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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