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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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