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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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