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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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