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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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