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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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