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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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