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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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