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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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