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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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