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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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