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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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