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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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