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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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