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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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