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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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