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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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