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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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