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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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