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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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