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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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