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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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