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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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