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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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