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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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