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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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