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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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