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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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