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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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