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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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