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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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