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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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