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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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