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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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