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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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