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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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