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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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