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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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