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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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