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Purpose: Sophisticated technological solutions and digital transformation represent a challenge not only for entrepreneurs and governments but they have considerable implications for education and learning as well. The objective of the research is to particularise the concept of digital entrepreneurship within Industry 4.0 with regard to the availability of the relevant mobile massive open online courses focused on topics particularly useful for (digital) entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship per se. Design/methodology/approach: In harmony with the research objectives, sequential mixed methods research, specifically multi-phase research design, has been applied. The research design included the following research methods: quantitative content analysis, exploratory analysis, comparative analysis as well as descripto-explanatory study. The scope has been limited to two main platforms (iOS and Android) providing current mobile courses in English for (digital) entrepreneurs. Monetization strategies have not been considered. Findings: The authors obtained comprehensive results and identified 242 multimedia mobile educational courses on (digital) entrepreneurship evidencing a direct connection between the digital skills for entrepreneurs and the courses' content. The research indicated important interrelations of the identified variables evidencing a trend towards higher rating of courses. Research/practical implications: The most remarkable implications are: (a) update on digital entrepreneurship and related digital skills, (b) survey of mobile educational courses for entrepreneurs by world's most reputable universities, (c) current trends' observation, and (d) suggestions for specific areas of closer collaboration between universities and entrepreneurs. Originality/value: Out of numerous research projects on massive open online courses, several analyse entrepreneurship education; however, the presented study fills a research gap focusing on mobile apps as a new platform within massive open online courses. Thus, the in-depth analysis of data on the above topics has the potential to contribute to the development of digital entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic and serve academia as a benchmarking tool.