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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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