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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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