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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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