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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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