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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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