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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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