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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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