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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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