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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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