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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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