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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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