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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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