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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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