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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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