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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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