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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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