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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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