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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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