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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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