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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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