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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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