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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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