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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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