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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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