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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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