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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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