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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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