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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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