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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. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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