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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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