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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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