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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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