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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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