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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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