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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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