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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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