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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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