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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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