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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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