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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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