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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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