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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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