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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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