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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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