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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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