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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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