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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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