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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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