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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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