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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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