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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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