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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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