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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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