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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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