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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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