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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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