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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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