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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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