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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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