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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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