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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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