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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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