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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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