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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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