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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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