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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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