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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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