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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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