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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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