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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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