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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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