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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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