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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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