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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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