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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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