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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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