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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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