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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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