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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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