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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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