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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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