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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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