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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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