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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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