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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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