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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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