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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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