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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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