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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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