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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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