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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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