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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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