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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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