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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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