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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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