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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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