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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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