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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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