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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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