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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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