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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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