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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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