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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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