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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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