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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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