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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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