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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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