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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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