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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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