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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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