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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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