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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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