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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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