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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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