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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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