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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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