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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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