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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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