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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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