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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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