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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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