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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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