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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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