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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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