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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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