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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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