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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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