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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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