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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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