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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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