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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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