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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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