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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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