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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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