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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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