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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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