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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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