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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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