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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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