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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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