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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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