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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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