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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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