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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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