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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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