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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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