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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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