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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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