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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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