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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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