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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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