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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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