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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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