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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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