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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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