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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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