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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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