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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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