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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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