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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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