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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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