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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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