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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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