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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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