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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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