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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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