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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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