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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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