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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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