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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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