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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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