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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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