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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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