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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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