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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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