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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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