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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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