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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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