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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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