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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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