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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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