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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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