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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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