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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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