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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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