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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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