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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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