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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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