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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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