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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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