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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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