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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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