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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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