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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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