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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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