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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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