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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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