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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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