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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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