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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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