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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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