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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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