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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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