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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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