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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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