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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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