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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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