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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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