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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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