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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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