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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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