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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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