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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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