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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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