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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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