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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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