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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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