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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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