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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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