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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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