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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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