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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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