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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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