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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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