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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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