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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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