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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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