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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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