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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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