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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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