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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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