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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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