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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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