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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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