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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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