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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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