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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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