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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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