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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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