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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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