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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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