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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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