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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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