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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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