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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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