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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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