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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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