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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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