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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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