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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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