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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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