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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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