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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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