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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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