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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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