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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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