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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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