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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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