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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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