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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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