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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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