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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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