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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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