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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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