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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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