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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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