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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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