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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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