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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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