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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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