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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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