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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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