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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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