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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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