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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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