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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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