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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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