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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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