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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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