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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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