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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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