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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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