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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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