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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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