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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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