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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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