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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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