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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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