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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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