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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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