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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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