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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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