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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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