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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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