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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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