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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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