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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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