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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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