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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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