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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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