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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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