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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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