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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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