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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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